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Sage's Kits, Nine Weeks Old

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Placerville Show Sadness

The deadline for entering the Placerville show was last night. For the past few weeks we have been contemplating whether it was too close to the state convention and the travel might stress the junior rabbits too much. It turned out, as the deadline loomed closer, that I caught the flu. Not knowing how long I would have it (I started with it early yesterday morning), it was a gamble whether or not we would be able to go. We didn't if or when Lydia and my mom would get sick. We really wanted to, because it sounded like they would have great showmanship prizes. We went back and forth, and ultimately decided not to.

It turned out that Lydia got sick this morning.

I believe we really would have enjoyed the Placerville show. I had a few concerns that it would be hard on the rabbits. The state convention only a week later is a lot of travel for them, and they would be staying in small cages for two days and two nights. This way, by staying home, they will be all fresh and ready for the state convention.

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Please, please, please email us with questions, or post them on the blog. We really want to be sure our rabbits are going to good homes with responsible owners ready to care for them. While all of our customers thus far have been very nice people who we have every confidence are providing the best of care for their rabbits, we have had some concerns with individuals who have expressed interest in our rabbits. If we are not completely comfortable with an individual, we will not sell you a rabbit. That's just the way it is. One excellent way for us to become comfortable with you and with your level of preparation is for you to ask questions. What we really do not want to see is someone who emails and says, "I'm ready for my rabbit now. When can I come by?"

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1970's Soviet Propaganda Poster, Rabbit Style

This photo graced the top of the blog for several months. Why do I call it a Soviet propaganda poster? Because it looks just like one. (I got my degree in Russian in 1987. I got to see a whole lot of Soviet propaganda posters in the course of my studies.) Anyway, it's classic Soviet propaganda. There is almost always a lighter individual, centered and higher than the darker individuals who are flanking and lower. The lighter individual looks up and to the side, into the light. The sun's rays smile down, indicating a bright future. We could never have gotten this pose in a million years if we'd been trying.